12–14 July, Pegaia - Cogolo
Charcoal kilns were temporary structures used for producing charcoal, an essential activity in Alpine communities up until the mid-20th century. Built in the forest, they consisted of dome-shaped stacks of wood covered with earth and leaves, then lit and left to smoulder slowly with little air. This process, called “carbonization,” lasted several days and required constant monitoring by the charcoal burner.
Today, some charcoal kilns have been reconstructed for educational purposes along themed trails, allowing visitors to rediscover an ancient craft and the deep connection between people and the forest.
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